Nuclear Ban Communities

Jacqui from Greater Manchester Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament interviews Sean Morris from Nuclear Free Local Authorities about the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (the 'Ban Treaty') and ways that towns and cities can show their support.

Items mentioned in the video:

• CND's Ban Communities webpage and draft resolution via: https://cnduk.org/nuclear-ban-communities/

• Background on the Treaty from ICAN via: https://www.icanw.org/the_treaty

• Newsletters and briefings from Nuclear Free Local Authorities via: https://www.nuclearpolicy.info/

This Evil Thing

Michael Mears, an award-winning performer of his own solo plays for theatre and radio, has produced This Evil Thing about conscientious objectors in World War I as a lockdown movie in six parts of around 15 mins each.

An actor and playwright, Michael has a rich career in theatre, television and film – from classical Shakespearean roles to Paddington 2 and the hotel barman who brings Hugh Grant and Andie McDowell together in Four Weddings And A Funeral.

Michael also appeared in Christine Edzard’s adaptation of The Good Soldier Schweik familiar to London filmgoers via the Sands Film Studios. Their film club screenings are cancelled during lockdown, but a new presentation is streamed live every Tuesday night at 8pm via the website or FB page.

https://www.sandsfilms.co.uk/cinema-club-and-events.html

Watch: Ethical Foreign Policy

In early March, London CND held it’s annual conference – this year, titled ‘Ethical Foreign Policy’. This vibrant event had a diverse panel of speakers, and video presentations from the USA and New Zealand. We’re delighted to now make this available for you to view online.

Part one

Welcome (start - 00:06:58)
Carol Turner, London CND
Nobu Ono, SOAS Student CND Society
Amber Goneni, Youth & Student CND

Plenary 1 (00:06:58 - end)
BRITAIN’S ROLE IN THE WORLD
Catherine West MP: View from Westminster
Video link with Marian Hobbs: The New Zealand experience
Hannah Kemp-Welch: Women and nuclear
Kristen Hope: Reflections on the Calais Convey
Facilitator: Carol Turner

Part two

Plenary 2
IRAN, IRAQ CONFLICTS
Carol Turner: Breaking the Iran nuclear deal
Abbas Edalat: Iran today
Sami Ramadani: Iraq 17 years on
Emma Dent Coad

Part three

Round Table
ENGAGING NEW ACTIVISTS
Video link with Emily Rubino: View from the US
Benali Hamdache: Climate and war
Kanako Higa: US bases
Nobu Ono: SOAS Students
Facilitator: Amber Goneni